Walking fast can add years to your life regardless of your weight, study finds
Being a fast walker could add years to your life, regardless of weight or body fat percentage, a study suggests.
Being a fast walker could add years to your life, regardless of weight or body fat percentage, a study suggests.
Boy infected with flesh-eating bacteria after trip to a beach, mother says
A mother says her son was covered in wounds from a flesh-eating bacteria after recently visiting a Maryland beach.
A mother says her son was covered in wounds from a flesh-eating bacteria after recently visiting a Maryland beach.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Joint replacement surgery
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Many people have anxiety when facing joint replacement surgery. Dr. Anand Srinivasan discusses the different approaches and options for this procedure and how these lead to ideal outcomes.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Many people have anxiety when facing joint replacement surgery. Dr. Anand Srinivasan discusses the different approaches and options for this procedure and how these lead to ideal outcomes.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Joint replacement surgery
Many people have anxiety when facing joint replacement surgery. Dr. Anand Srinivasan discusses the different approaches and options for this procedure and how these lead to ideal outcomes.
Many people have anxiety when facing joint replacement surgery. Dr. Anand Srinivasan discusses the different approaches and options for this procedure and how these lead to ideal outcomes.
Man contracts flesh-eating bacteria while going about ‘an average day,' not entering water
A Florida man was recovering on Tuesday after he contracted a flesh-eating bacteria on Friday that rapidly spread across one of his arms
A Florida man was recovering on Tuesday after he contracted a flesh-eating bacteria on Friday that rapidly spread across one of his arms
HPV vaccine might eradicate cervical cancer, scientists say
In 2018, the World Health Organization announced that the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem was top priority, calling for global action to boost vaccinations, screening and treatments of pre-cancer. Now experts believe that the HPV vaccine might be capable of eradicating cervical cancer.
In 2018, the World Health Organization announced that the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem was top priority, calling for global action to boost vaccinations, screening and treatments of pre-cancer. Now experts believe that the HPV vaccine might be capable of eradicating cervical cancer.
Salmonella outbreak in U.S. linked to ‘whole, fresh' papayas imported from Mexico
A salmonella outbreak in the U.S. has been linked to whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico, the CDC and FDA said in an announcement.
A salmonella outbreak in the U.S. has been linked to whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico, the CDC and FDA said in an announcement.
Foxtail grass can be fatal: Keep your dog away
Foxtail plants could kill your dog.
Foxtail plants could kill your dog.
Period pain causes almost 9 days of productivity loss at work or school for women, study suggests
Period pain may lead to almost nine days of productivity loss at work or school for women, a recent study found.
Period pain may lead to almost nine days of productivity loss at work or school for women, a recent study found.
Lawsuit seeks to block Georgia law that bans most abortions
A federal lawsuit filed Friday in Atlanta is the latest effort by abortion providers and advocacy groups to challenge a wave of restrictive abortion laws passed in conservative states.
A federal lawsuit filed Friday in Atlanta is the latest effort by abortion providers and advocacy groups to challenge a wave of restrictive abortion laws passed in conservative states.
FDA investigating connection between certain dog foods and canine heart disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning dog owners about a possible connection between canine heart disease and certain brands of dog food.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning dog owners about a possible connection between canine heart disease and certain brands of dog food.
4 cases of Legionnaires' disease investigated at suburban hospital
The Illinois Department of Public Health says it's investigating four cases of Legionnaires' disease in individuals at a suburban Chicago hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health says it's investigating four cases of Legionnaires' disease in individuals at a suburban Chicago hospital.
Mom says girl developed deadly ‘flesh-eating' bacteria while visiting popular beach
A mother said her daughter was left fighting for her life after contracting a “flesh-eating” bacteria while on vacation in Florida — and the woman recounted the terrifying experience as a warning for others planning a similar beach vacation.
A mother said her daughter was left fighting for her life after contracting a “flesh-eating” bacteria while on vacation in Florida — and the woman recounted the terrifying experience as a warning for others planning a similar beach vacation.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Pediatric epilepsy
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Epilepsy is more common than people may realize. It’s important to provide education on seizure disorders so that epilepsy can be recognized and treated early for the best outcomes.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Epilepsy is more common than people may realize. It’s important to provide education on seizure disorders so that epilepsy can be recognized and treated early for the best outcomes.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Pediatric epilepsy
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Epilepsy is more common than people may realize. It?s important to provide education on seizure disorders so that epilepsy can be recognized and treated early for the best outcomes.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Epilepsy is more common than people may realize. It?s important to provide education on seizure disorders so that epilepsy can be recognized and treated early for the best outcomes.
Junk food-heavy diet lowers sperm count, could cause permanent damage in men, study finds
A diet heavy in junk food could cause irreversible reproductive harm to men, according to new research from Danish and Icelandic scientists in conjunction with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
A diet heavy in junk food could cause irreversible reproductive harm to men, according to new research from Danish and Icelandic scientists in conjunction with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Prosecutors say no criminal charges in Illinois ammonia leak
Prosecutors in northern Illinois say they won't file criminal charges in connection with an April anhydrous ammonia leak that sickened more than 40 people, including first responders.
Prosecutors in northern Illinois say they won't file criminal charges in connection with an April anhydrous ammonia leak that sickened more than 40 people, including first responders.
Man electrocuted, dead for 20 minutes, brought back to life by Beaumont doctor
Generally speaking, when a few thousand volts of electricity run through your body and you're not breathing for 20 minutes, it's a miracle if you survive. That's what happened to a Taylor man, but he's still alive because of ER staff who call his recovery miraculous.
Generally speaking, when a few thousand volts of electricity run through your body and you're not breathing for 20 minutes, it's a miracle if you survive. That's what happened to a Taylor man, but he's still alive because of ER staff who call his recovery miraculous.
Take your shoes off at home, researchers recommend
Your shoes may be spreading germs around your home and making you sick.
Your shoes may be spreading germs around your home and making you sick.
Scientists develop new laser that can find and destroy cancer cells in the blood
Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood. And now, researchers have developed a new kind of laser that can find and zap those tumor cells from the outside of the skin.
Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood. And now, researchers have developed a new kind of laser that can find and zap those tumor cells from the outside of the skin.